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United Microelectronics Corp. (UMC) is a leading global semiconductor foundry established in 1980, headquartered in Hsinchu, Taiwan. As the world's third-largest dedicated chip foundry, UMC holds a 7% market share in 2023, following TSMC and GlobalFoundries.
UMC provides advanced technology and manufacturing solutions for a wide range of applications across every major sector of the integrated circuit (IC) industry. The company's cutting-edge processes include 28nm poly-SiON and gate-last high-k/metal gate technology, mixed signal/RFCMOS, and numerous specialty technologies supporting IoT, wearable technology, sensing, MEMS, automotive, PMIC, and CIS applications.
UMC's robust production infrastructure consists of 10 wafer manufacturing facilities, including two advanced 300mm fabs: Fab 12A in Taiwan and Singapore-based Fab 12i. Fab 12A operates phases 1-4, producing customer products down to 28nm. Phases 5 & 6 have completed construction, with future expansions planned for phases 7 & 8. The company's overall manufacturing capacity exceeds 500,000 8-inch equivalent wafers per month, ensuring a reliable supply for its global customer base.
UMC's diverse customer base includes prominent companies such as Texas Instruments, MediaTek, Qualcomm, Broadcom, Xilinx, and Realtek. The company supplies a broad spectrum of products used in communications, displays, memory, automotive, and more. UMC operates 12 fabs across Taiwan, Mainland China, Japan, and Singapore, with additional sales offices in Europe, the U.S., and South Korea. The company employs approximately 20,000 people.
Recent achievements and ongoing projects underline UMC's commitment to innovation and growth within the semiconductor industry. The company continuously invests in advanced technology and infrastructure to meet the evolving demands of its customers and maintain its competitive edge.
United Microelectronics Corporation (NYSE: UMC) reported unaudited net sales for March 2023. The company generated revenues of NT$17,688,853 thousand, a decline of NT$4,451,599 thousand or 20.11% compared to March 2022, where revenues were NT$22,140,452 thousand. For the first quarter (January-March 2023), total revenues reached NT$54,209,447 thousand, down NT$9,213,373 thousand or 14.53% from NT$63,422,820 thousand during the same period last year. The figures highlight a significant year-over-year decrease in both monthly and quarterly revenues.
United Microelectronics Corporation (NYSE: UMC) has launched the first R&D center for waste recycling in the Southern Taiwan Science Park. The NT$1.8 billion (US$58.8 million) facility aims to significantly reduce semiconductor manufacturing waste by 15,000 metric tons annually when operational in 2025. This center will convert waste into reusable products and energy, contributing to UMC's sustainability goals. Additionally, innovative processes implemented at UMC's facilities are expected to lower carbon emissions by about 5,000 tons each year.
UMC's commitment to circular economy initiatives emphasizes resource recovery and waste minimization in its manufacturing processes.
Infineon Technologies AG and United Microelectronics Corporation (UMC) have entered a long-term strategic cooperation agreement aimed at increasing production capacity for automotive microcontrollers, essential for the expanding automotive market. This agreement emphasizes manufacturing at UMC's Singapore facility using Infineon’s eNVM technology, with an expected production increase to nearly one million microcontrollers daily. Both companies anticipate sustained demand for automotive semiconductors, as UMC's shipments have tripled since 2019. This partnership could solidify their positions in the automotive and AIoT sectors.
United Microelectronics Corporation (UMC) reported unaudited net sales for February 2023, revealing significant year-over-year declines. February revenues totaled NT$16,931,079, down 18.64% from NT$20,809,602 in February 2022. Cumulatively, net sales for January and February 2023 reached NT$36,520,594, marking an 11.53% decrease from NT$41,282,368 in the same period last year. This decline highlights ongoing challenges in the semiconductor market that may affect UMC's performance in the coming months.
United Microelectronics Corporation (UMC) has launched its enhanced 28eHV+ platform, improving its 28nm embedded high voltage technology.
With a 15% reduction in power consumption while maintaining image quality, this solution targets next-generation displays for smartphones, AR, and IoT devices.
UMC dominates the 28nm small-panel display driver IC market with over 85% share, having shipped over 400 million units since 2020. Production of the 28eHV+ is set to commence in 1H 2023, reflecting UMC's commitment to advancing display technologies.
United Microelectronics Corporation (NYSE: UMC) reported net sales of NT$19,589,515 for January 2023, representing a 4.31% year-over-year decline from NT$20,472,766 in January 2022.
This decline resulted in a decrease of NT$883,251 compared to the previous year. The company's performance in January continued a trend of decreasing sales, prompting scrutiny regarding future growth potential.
All figures are presented in thousands of New Taiwan Dollars (NT$) and are consolidated.
United Microelectronics Corporation (UMC) and Cadence Design Systems have certified the Cadence 3D-IC reference flow for UMC’s advanced chip stacking technologies. This collaboration aims to streamline the design process for edge AI, image processing, and wireless communication applications, enhancing performance while minimizing costs. The new certification supports UMC’s wafer-on-wafer stacking, demonstrating integration across various technology nodes. Cadence's Integrity 3D-IC platform will facilitate design planning, implementation, and system-level analysis, significantly accelerating the time to market for mutual customers. This partnership responds to increasing demands for 3D-IC solutions in an evolving semiconductor landscape.
United Microelectronics Corporation (UMC) reported a fourth quarter 2022 revenue of NT$67.84 billion, down 10% QoQ but up 14.8% YoY. Gross margin was 42.9%, while net income attributable to shareholders was NT$19.1 billion. Despite robust annual performance with 2022 revenues hitting NT$278.7 billion, UMC faced challenges due to a semiconductor industry slowdown, leading to a 14.8% decline in wafer shipments QoQ. The automotive revenue surged 82% YoY, making it a vital growth area for 2023. UMC plans to implement cost control measures in response to the soft global economic outlook, expecting weak demand to persist in early 2023.
United Microelectronics Corporation (UMC) reported a 3.29% year-over-year increase in December 2022 revenues, totaling NT$20,946 million, compared to NT$20,280 million in December 2021.
For the full year 2022, UMC’s revenues reached NT$278,705 million, a significant 30.84% increase from NT$213,011 million in 2021. This notable growth indicates a robust demand in the semiconductor sector, solidifying UMC's market position.
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